The Effects of NVX-108 as a Radiation Sensitizer in Glioblastoma (GBM)
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02189109 |
Recruitment Status :
Completed
First Posted : July 14, 2014
Last Update Posted : February 28, 2019
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This clinical trial is testing the safety, tolerability and effectiveness of NVX-108 administered via intravenous infusion in combination with standard radiation and chemotherapy.
NVX-108 is being developed to increase the amount of oxygen delivered to tumors which is hoped to increase the effectiveness of radiation therapy.
Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Glioblastoma Multiforme | Drug: NVX-108 | Phase 1 |
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Actual Enrollment : | 11 participants |
Allocation: | N/A |
Intervention Model: | Single Group Assignment |
Masking: | None (Open Label) |
Primary Purpose: | Treatment |
Official Title: | A Phase 1b Dose-finding, Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Study of NVX-108 Combined With Radiation and Temozolomide in Patients With Newly-diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme |
Study Start Date : | May 2014 |
Actual Primary Completion Date : | August 31, 2017 |
Actual Study Completion Date : | April 2018 |

Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: Dose Escalation
NVX-108 (DDFP liquid emulsion) i.v. in conjunction with Radiation Treatment and Temozolimide. 0.05-0.35cc/kg.
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Drug: NVX-108
0.2% emulsion administered i.v.
Other Name: Dodecafluoropentane |
- Safety and Tolerability of NVX-108 in Combination with Radiation and Temozolomide Defined by no Drug related Adverse Events (AE) in No More than 1 Patient per Treatment Group [ Time Frame: 6 months ]Adverse Events are considered to be neurological and hemodynamic
- Progression Free Survival at 6 months [ Time Frame: 6 months ]
- Tumor Reduction Based on Gd-MRI [ Time Frame: 4 months ]First determination will be measured at 4 months

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Histologically-confirmed newly-diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme.
- No prior treatment for glioblastoma apart from surgical resection.
- No prior treatment for glioblastoma apart from surgical resection.
- Planned for 60 Gray of focal radiation administered in 30 fractions, concurrently with temozolomide chemotherapy.
- Manageable risks associated with potential radiation necrosis in the radiation field, based on size of the field and proximity to eloquent brain regions (as assessed by the investigator).
- Aged 18-70 years.
- ECOG performance status 0-2.
- Life expectancy of at least 3 months.
- If receiving glucocorticoid therapy, the dose must be stable over at least 7 days prior to study enrollment.
- Archived tumor tissue available for central review.
- Able to undergo gadolinium-enhanced MRI (Gd-MRI) scans.
- Baseline MRI performed within 14 days before starting study treatment, while on a stable glucocorticoid dose for at least 5 days before and during the imaging study.
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Adequate hematologic, renal and hepatic function, as defined by:
Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1.5 109/L Platelet count ≥ 100 109/L Hemoglobin ≥ 90 g/L International normalized ratio (INR) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) < 1.5 upper limit of normal (ULN) Plasma creatinine< 1.5 ULN Total bilirubin within normal limits (< 2.5 ULN if Gilbert's syndrome) AST and ALT < 2.5 ULN
- Patients who are women of childbearing potential or men (unless vasectomised) must agree to use a highly-effective method of birth control, such as hormonal contraceptive implants, combined oral contraceptives, an intrauterine device, a double-barrier method (eg. condom with a diaphragm) or abstinence, from study entry until 4 months after completing study therapy. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while she or her partner is participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately.
- Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Presence of leptomeningeal disease or multifocal glioblastoma that cannot be encompassed within a feasible and safe radiation field.
- Intracranial bleeding, except for stable grade 1 hemorrhage.
- Has not recovered from the adverse effects of surgical resection or biopsy, except for neurological deficits.
- Patients who have received any other investigational agent within 4 weeks before enrollment.
- Stroke or transient ischemic attack within 6 months before enrollment.
- Myocardial infarction within 6 months before enrollment, unstable angina, New York Heart Association class II or greater congestive heart failure, or uncontrolled hypertension (systolic BP > 160 mmHg and/or diastolic BP > 100 mmHg).
- Congenital long QT syndrome.
- Clinically-significant chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma.
- Active major infection requiring treatment.
- A history of other malignancies, except adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer, curatively treated in-situ cancer or other solid tumors curatively treated with no evidence of disease for ≥ 2 years.
- Known infection with human immunodeficiency virus or hepatitis B or C virus.
- Current anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy, except for prophylactic doses of low molecular weight heparins or low-dose aspirin.
- History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical composition to NVX-108.
- Women who are pregnant or breast feeding.
- Inability to comply with study procedures.
- History or evidence of any other clinically-significant condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would pose a risk to subject safety or interfere with study procedures, evaluation or completion.

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT02189109
Australia, New South Wales | |
St. Vincents Hospital Sydney | |
Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia, 2010 | |
Australia, South Australia | |
Flinders Medical Centre | |
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, 5042 | |
Australia, Victoria | |
Nucleus Network | |
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3004 | |
Epworth Center | |
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3121 |
Principal Investigator: | Jason Lickliter, MBBSPhDFRACP | Nucleus Network |
Responsible Party: | NuvOx LLC |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT02189109 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
NVX108-GBM1B |
First Posted: | July 14, 2014 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | February 28, 2019 |
Last Verified: | February 2019 |
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